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Hearing to consider AT&T Verizon Colocation Cell Tower Revision (Conditional Use Permit Revision CUP-R21-0049) request to allow colocation on an existing Verizon 75-ft monopine cell tower. Project modifications would include installation of six (6) new AT&T antennas extending the tower to 85-ft, a new 15-ft wide access road to a new fenced lease area of 12-ft x 20-ft with associated equipment including pre-manufactured walk-in cabinets and a 30kW diesel emergency backup generator located within a level 2 acoustic enclosure on property identified by Assessor’s Parcel Number 317-250-056, consisting of 16.26 acres, is located on the north side of Green Valley Road, approximately 1,000 feet east of the intersection with Mortara Circle, in the Placerville area, submitted by AT&T/Karen Lienert; staff recommends the Planning Commission take the following actions:
1) Find the project exempt from CEQA pursuant to Section 15303 (New Construction of Conversion of Small Structures) and Section 15304 (Minor Alterations to Land) of the CEQA Guidelines; and
2) Approve Conditional Use Permit Revision CUP-R21-0049 based on the Findings and subject to the Conditions of Approval as presented.
(Supervisorial District 4)
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DISCUSSION / BACKGROUND
Conditional Use Permit Revision CUP-R21-0049/AT&T Verizon Colocation Cell Tower Revision submitted by AT&T/Karen Lienert to allow colocation on an existing Verizon 75-ft monopine cell tower. Project modifications would include installation of six (6) new AT&T antennas extending the tower to 85-ft, a new 15-ft wide access road to a new fenced lease area of 12-ft x 20-ft with associated equipment including pre-manufactured walk-in cabinets and a 30kW diesel emergency backup generator located within a level 2 acoustic enclosure. The property, identified by Assessor’s Parcel Number 317-250-056, consisting of 16.26 acres, is located on the north side of Green Valley Road, approximately 1,000 feet east of the intersection with Mortara Circle, in the Placerville area, Supervisorial District 4. (County Planner: Bianca Dinkler, 530-621-5875) (Categorical Exemption pursuant to Section 15303 of the CEQA Guidelines)
A Staff Report is attached.
CONTACT
Bianca Dinkler
Planning and Building Department, Planning Division